August 23, 1958, Blue Star, five days after Ling Yue returned.
The Forbidden City's conference room was filled with leaders of the navy, army, and air force, two presidents of the Academy of Sciences, the director of the Military Readiness Bureau, and many other respected people.
Ling Yue followed Qian Zilin and sat in her seat. This was her third time here. In the past, Xiangzhong asked her to come and report on her work, but she turned around and left the process to Qian Zilin.
She is aware of her limitations when it comes to socializing.
On the other side, the middle-aged man in military uniform had half of his hair white, with black mixed with white, like wild grass that had not yet been replaced by green.
He lowered his head and sat in his seat without saying a word.
Zirun looked at the depressed expressions of the people present and said, "This morning, the Ugly Country has already sent three supplies to Baotai. We have warned their transport teams, but we should remain firm on the issue of Baotai."
As he spoke, he lit a cigarette and jokingly said, "Can't you handle a little bit of a blow? You're quite capable. This is our country's territory. It's a shame for them to interfere. Remember, we won't compromise on this issue."
The man in military uniform sitting next to Zirun echoed, "Comrade Zirun is right. Baotai belongs to our country. The people on Baotai are all Chinese. What does it have to do with their ugly country?"
"Zhang Nan, you did a good job on this matter. What are you doing now? Hold your head up."
A roar was heard, and Zhang Nan, who had lowered his head, quickly raised his head: "Yes!"
"Today we gather to discuss one main question," Comrade Zirun said. "That is, when can we, at the lowest possible cost, frighten and scare them into staying in their positions?"
As soon as the words fell, the crowd below began to whisper. Ling Yue, who had just arrived and didn't understand what was going on, also asked in a low voice, "Uncle Qian, what's going on?"
Upon hearing this, Qian Zilin tilted his head and whispered, "Today, the Ugly Country sent supplies to Baotai with the intention of supporting Baotai's independence and counterattack. Zhang Nan is the commander of the South China Sea Strait. This time, due to problems with warships and equipment, many soldiers were sacrificed, including his only son, Zhang Haiping."
Ling Yue's heart trembled, as if a huge stone was blocking her throat. She swallowed hard to allow herself to breathe normally.
For the first time, she felt so close to war. She knew she would succeed in the end, but...
Ling Yue looked at Zhang Nan deeply. His black hair was mixed with white hair. He was lying in the deep sea with no intention of returning.
"What? Are you mute? If you have something to say, just say it. What are you afraid of? Comrade Guo Kairuo, you speak first."
"Currently, the Military Research Department of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is conducting an autopsy and analysis on the Huasu warship that was brought back some time ago, but this takes time." As he spoke, Guo Kairuo, who was originally as gentle as jade, couldn't help but lower his head. It's not that they didn't do it, but the technical matters are not so easy to analyze.
What's more, they don't have any experts in this field, so they need to research everything themselves, which inevitably slows down the progress.
In addition, this battleship was eliminated by Huasu. Even if the technology is restored, it will be outdated when they build it and will still lag behind.
"Qian Zilin, you are the Minister of the Armed Strategy Department, so you can also speak."
Qian Zilin stood up and was silent for a moment. "This matter is a collaboration between the Fifth Academy and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The news we've received so far is that the progress is indeed slow and not very optimistic."
Ling Yue frowned tightly. He was sitting behind Qian Zilin and could see Qian Zilin's clenched fists under the table.
"Can I ask something?" Ling Yue gently poked Qian Zilin's back. Unexpectedly, there was only one person's voice in the quiet meeting room. Even if it was soft, it could be heard clearly.
Everyone turned to look at her. She couldn't help swallowing a few times and hid behind Qian Zilin, which was a bit scary.
Zirun tilted his head and saw Lingyue hiding behind Qian Zilin. He immediately smiled kindly, "Lingyue girl? Tell me, there's something you can't say. Just speak out boldly."
Ling Yue didn't quite understand and reflexively looked up at Qian Zilin. Only when she saw Qian Zilin nodded did she stand up.
"I... ahem! I want to ask, what is your main focus? Is it to dissect the warship's technology, or to build a powerful warship?"
This being said, who wouldn’t want to just build one, but how can we expect anything new if we don’t even have the outdated technology?
Guo Kairuo said: "Lingyue, we want a warship that can withstand the pressure of any country at sea, but unfortunately, we haven't even mastered the things that Huasu has eliminated."
Ling Yue understood, he just wanted to build his own battleship.
"Then why are you dissecting that Huasu thing? Since it's obsolete, it means they've made a technological breakthrough. Even if we replicate it one-to-one, we'll still be lagging behind them."
Zirun nodded: "That's true, but our country is short of talented people. Many people go abroad and never want to come back."
"Yes, if there is a way and experts, we will make it even if we have to dig the iron ourselves."
Ling Yue tilted her head and looked at everyone in confusion: "Then why don't you ask me? If you don't ask me, how do you know I can't do it?"
What a weird group of people. They obviously never asked her a single question.
What has she not done that she knows?
Qian Zilin needed a computer. Even though he didn't ask, she knew he wanted it, so she got it for him.
Satellite, Xiangzhong didn't ask, but at least he expressed his envy, and she also made it.
There is also the nuclear weapons plan that is being sorted out. Ling's father and mother want it, so isn't she working on it?
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